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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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